ReVolt calls Portland its global headquarters
ReVolt Technology AS made Portland its U.S. headquarters last year, and now says its global operations are based in Oregon.
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Goats get to work clearing land in Portland
Georgina Stiner’s business, Goat Rentals NW, rents goats to clear land in Portland.
Harry & David set to exit bankruptcy today
After over five months under court protection, Harry & David is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.
Siblings fight over control of the once-mighty Cone empire
Oregon’s Cone family built a fortune from federal timber beginning in the late 1800s, parlaying this into considerable economic and political power. Now, the Cone children are fighting in state and federal court over the ownership and control of the Cone fortune.
Ranchers battle wolf rulings
Ranchers contend Oregon is too quick to rule out wolves in livestock deaths, increasing the likelihood of steep financial losses on the farm.
Salem-Keizer class sizes swell
Elementary class sizes Salem-Keizer School District have swelled to 27 to 30 students this year due to budget cuts, which means three to six more students per class than last year.
Google releases data center power usage
After remaining secretive about its data center in The Dalles, Google posted details about its global power consumption.
Oregon wins $20M grant for green chemistry
The National Science Foundation awarded an Oregon green chemistry center a $20 million grant to develop greener chemical processes.
SAO names Skip Newberry president
The Software Association of Oregon chose Skip Newberry, Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ economic policy adviser, as its new president.
Day laborers consider Portland center a success
Workers at Portland’s city-sponsored day labor center consider the project a success, despite there being no guarantee of jobs.